Purslane vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are purslane and watercress different?
- Purslane is richer in iron and magnesium, while watercress is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- Watercress covers your daily need for vitamin A, 37% more than purslane.
- Purslane contains 10 times more iron than watercress. Purslane contains 1.99mg of iron, while watercress contains 0.2mg.
Purslane, raw and Watercress, raw types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +223.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +895% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +84.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +140% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +761.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.03 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
3.39 g
Water:
92.86 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +260% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.3% |
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Water
~95.11g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 208% | |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 43mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.2mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 18% | |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 21mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 65mg | 120mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 330mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.129mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.244mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.39g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.03g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 11kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 45mg | 41mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)